Table 2.
Qualitative analysis of ME extract.
| Determination | Fraction A | Fraction B | Fraction C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinoda | + | ||
| FeCl3 | +a | ||
| Iodine | + | ||
| Phenol 5% + concentrated H2SO4 | ++ | ||
| Liebermann-Burchard | +b | +c | |
| Bornträger | − | ||
| Dragendorff | + | ||
| Kedde | − | ||
| Rosenheim | − |
One phenolic OH.
Positive to triterpenes, negative to steroids.
Positive to steroids, negative to triterpenes.